The use of audio recording and editing programs in music technology courses

This study was prepared to examine the effects of voice recording and editing software used on mobile devices in music technology courses. By addressing the potential of voice recording and editing software in music education, this study attempts to analyze the effects of these tools on developing technical skills and enriching learning processes. The study aims to investigate how audio recording and editing software running on mobile devices can be effectively used in the context of music technology courses. As technology evolves and reshapes educational processes, mobile devices offer new opportunities for teachers and students in the field of music education. Portable devices such as tablets and smartphones provide an alternative solution to traditional music education methods by offering versatile functions such as developing creative projects, recording sound, and editing. This study is quantitative, and the survey technique was used as the data collection tool. The survey was administered to music teachers working in the districts of Edremit and İpekyolu in the province of Van. In this sense, the study group consists of 120 music teachers working in the districts of Edremit and İpekyolu. The number of music teachers who responded to the survey in this study group is 71. Based on the data obtained from the study, it was concluded that some participants experienced problems accessing technology, while others did not receive sufficient training on how to use these tools. The study group was found to have a balanced distribution in terms of gender, although male participants were slightly more numerous. In addition, it was determined that a significant portion of the study group consisted of experienced individuals in professional terms. According to the findings of the study, it was determined that music teachers' attitudes towards the use of music technologies showed significant differences according to their length of service. Teachers who had been working for 20 years or more exhibited the most positive attitudes. In contrast, participants with 11-15 years of service had the lowest average attitudes.